Voluntary airman in the (Italian Royal) Air Force (enlisted at the) drafting and recruiting center of Palermo ZAT ("zona aerea territoriale" = territorial air force zone) as apprentice flight mechanic, after passing the 1942 entry exam, on special draft period of 30 months dating from his arrival at the specialists' school and with mandatory flight missions.[/quote]

Reported to the Regional Air Force Command Center in Catania. For the period of time after Sep. 9th, 1943 to the date in which he reported for duty (Apr. 28th, 1945) is not considered in service but on unlimited leave without pay.